As usual we started today in our break out groups, sharing our progress, what had worked/not worked etc. I gained some great tips from those in my break out group, such as a digital fluency rubric and using discussion cards to prompt students to run their own discussions.
Fiona’s session on Class Sites was a great refresher, I have neglected my site a bit of late so it was timely to revisit how useful they can be. I particularly liked how Fiona explained breaking it down into groups, instructions, learn/create/share tasks. Muzify also looks like a fun tool that students would enjoy.
The digital apps session was very helpful as I am often on the hunt for apps/website that are tried and tested. I use Epic! a lot and I am keen to explore Literacy Planet, ReadWorks and Sunshine Online. Potentially setting up the class on all 3 and offer a choice. I like how all of them can be tracked for usage and progress.
I loved the link between writing and reading. I do this a lot, but this session has given me a load more tools on how I can really break this down, for example the different types of beginnings. I have used Broken Wing this term to link to narratives and wished I had completed todays session beforehand! I will have more ideas for the next time I use this text! I really like this idea of having a bank of exemplar texts (White Tail Spider etc).
Thank you for another positive learning experience.